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South Asia

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the musical instrument pictured above?

a)

Steel drum

b)

Sitar

c)

Caste

d)

Mumbai

2.

English is one language spoken in South Asia due to -

a)

war with the U.S.

b)

trade with Australia

c)

Spanish missionaries

d)

British colonization

3.

Which physical feature protects the northern border of India from foreign invasion?

a)

Himalaya Mountains

b)

Gobi Desert

c)

Yellow River

d)

Atlantic Ocean

4.

Who is being described?

a)

Mother Teresa

b)

Mohandas Ghandi

c)

Nelson Mandela

d)

Martin Luther King Jr.

5.

. The speakers have different opinions about -

a)

the judicial branch

b)

the caste system

c)

Buddhism

d)

colonization

6.

Many Hindus around the world take time to honor the goddess of wealth and pray for success in the coming year during -

a)

Bollywood

b)

Easter

c)

Diwali

d)

Sitar

7.

What are the major religions associated with South Asia?

Select THREE correct answers.

a)

Vaisakhi

b)

Buddhism

c)

Diwali

d)

Hinduism

e)

Sikhism

8.

The delta of the Ganges River has been an area where people settle, because -

a)

the area produces rich farmlands

b)

it provides protection from invaders

c)

it is required by the government

d)

freedom of religion is allowed there

9.

The best selection for blank number 9 is-

a)

the Sistine Chapel

b)

the Taj Mahal

c)

the White House

d)

Christ the Redeemer

10.

The best selection for blank number 10 is-

a)

India

b)

Canada

c)

Brazil

d)

Australia

11.

What title best replaces the question mark?

a)

Freedom of religion

b)

Protection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

Abolishment of slavery

12.

Small scale industries in India where people produce items such as cotton clothing and carpets in their homes is known as -

a)

cottage industries

b)

electronic industries

c)

. hospitality industries

d)

construction industries

13.

The table above demonstrates that in India -

a)

the overall quality of public education is low

b)

more females can read than males

c)

the quality of education is the same as the U.S.

d)

more females complete school than males

14.

With the exception of India, most South Asian countries’ economies are -

a)

free enterprise

b)

command

c)

traditional

d)

republics

15.

The articles above show how India’s government addressed the issue of -

a)

foreign trade

b)

the caste system

c)

the One-Child Policy

d)

immigration

16.

The table above supports that most South Asian countries’ governments are -

a)

unlimited

b)

aboriginal

c)

limited

d)

outsourced

17.

Countries around the world have unique cultures and styles of governments. Countries that may seem different, also have some similarities. Which countries’ governments function similarly by having 3 branches of government?

Select THREE correct answers.

a)

Russia

b)

India

c)

North Korea

d)

Saudi Arabia

e)

United States

18.

Which of the following represents India?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

Posters like the one pictured above are connected to -

a)

tourist ads

b)

the caste system

c)

Vaisakhi

d)

Bollywood

20.

South Asians who celebrate the founding of the Sikh community are taking part in -

a)

Día de los Muertos

b)

Vaisakhi

c)

Christmas

d)

Carnival